Report cites ball shortage in 2nd half and fan spit in Corinthians v Vasco | OneFootball

The Neo Química Arena, which had recently been cleared by the Superior Court of Sports Justice, may once again come under review by the court after new reports involving the stadium. In the official match report for the game between Corinthians and Vasco da Gama, played last Sunday (26) and won by the São Paulo side 1-0, referee Davi de Oliveira Lacerda pointed out two incidents that occurred during the match.

Among the issues highlighted was the absence of balls around the pitch throughout the entire second half, which allegedly hindered the restart of play and led to added time. In addition, an incident involving a supporter near the entrance to the locker rooms was also reported.

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“I report that during the 2nd half of the match there were no balls on the holders beside the home goalkeeper’s goal. Repeatedly, the refereeing team requested that they be placed in their proper positions, which did not occur throughout the entire 2nd half and resulted in added time,” Davi de Oliveira Lacerda wrote in one section of the report.

“I report that during the refereeing team’s exit at halftime, supporter Mr. Lorenzo Morceli Campos Zaccheu (identified by the police officers present and reported to the refereeing team at the end of the match) spat toward the refereeing team and the police upon approaching the entrance to the mixed zone. The supporter was in the section designated for the home fans,” the referee added in another part.

It is worth remembering that Corinthians will already have to serve a sanction at Neo Química Arena itself. In the derby against São Paulo, scheduled for May 10, the club will play with the Lower West Stand closed, as determined by the STJD following the case of racial abuse involving goalkeeper Carlos Miguel in the Derby against Palmeiras.

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